Japan PRToolkit

Free resources

Guides and references from our plan materials. For personalized steps, use the calculator and paid checklist.

ISA average review times (official PDF)

Nationwide averages by visa category from Immigration Services Agency PDFs — synced monthly. Not a personal timeline guarantee.

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ISA wait time estimator (free)

Pick your visa row and application type — we extrapolate from published national averages. Not a guarantee for your case.

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Community guide for English-speaking expats

Honest timelines, five core requirements, top rejection reasons, HSP fast track basics, and Shinagawa queue tips (trimmed from our content plan).

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Why live in Japan? PR benefits & trade-offs

Safety, services, and daily life context; what PR improves (work freedom, stability); obligations, tax-label caveats, and selected references.

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